What are the factors involved in getting a judge to grant a request for 50/50 physical custody?

If both parents are fit, 50-50 is the preferred custody schedule. The issue in these cases is always the practical issue of the child's daily...

If it says in document you have to tell the physical location of child on vacation, does that not mean exactly where they are?

I would interpret it to mean the physical address.

You have answered your own question. Without a custody order, either parent can take the children. But you should not take them, you should get a...

If I ask for supervised visits to be awarded does that make me look bad in front of a judge?

The answer depends upon the how you present your concerns to the court and the judge's impression of what is going on. If you can present evidence...

I am separated can we use the same lawyer?

The same lawyer cannot counsel one person about her rights in a neutral way and then counsel the opposite party in a neutral way. Each person has...

What is the likelihood the judge overrules a 50/50 custody mediation agreement if my ex appealed the decision?

The courts favor 50-50 and they also favor the status quo. Therefore, if nothing has changed, there is a good chance that the court will not change...

Are you separated just by saying it or does it need to be on paper?

You do not need to memorialize your separation on paper. It is common for people to separate by no longer living as husband and wife, even if they...

Took my kids to my sister's. Did I make a mistake?

Is there a custody order? If not, you have not really violated an order, but he can make you bring them back if he motions the court. You should...

Can a grand parent be granted custody?

Yes, under the right conditions. See my short description of the law at the link below.

I would like to know if shared custody means equal time spent in both households or is it time shared strictly with the parents?

Your custody time is your time to do with as you wish. Don't let the mother push you around or try to scare you. Unless a reason exists for her to...